Plans for this French Cleat tool wall system are available here: www.thebencompany.com/store/p/ultimate-french-cleat-plans 51 Pages of detail with instructions for 30+ individual holders!
i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!
@Apollo Eli i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
The first half of the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Love the whole French cleats approach! A couple of ideas (no criticism at all): 1) Add a power strip to one plug by the outlet and build a shelf for battery chargers for the second outlet. 2) retractable extension cord and air hoses would be awesome in that space. 3) anti fatigue mats under that tool wall-eventually something expensive is going to fall. 4) make a disposable glove dispenser 5) mount a bench grinder on the wall or nearby. 6) you could integrate a work surface underneath the wall. Cut plywood the width of the wall and the height of the floor to bottom of the tool wall. Attach with hinges and have foldable legs. Pop it out when you need it & fold it away when you don’t. Idk if I could have done all the smaller assembly on the floor- just a sawhorse/plywood table would have made the work more comfortable. Awesome work. Looking forward to seeing more.
I made one of these about 6 years ago, and have learned a few things from it. One is that you don't want to have all your tools out in the open, they get covered in dust over time, and it get's caked on over time. I put very often used tools out, but things like drill bits, tape, brads etc, I find better kept in cabinet with a door. Good news is you can put cleats on the back of cabinets and still move them around as your needs change. Another neat thing, is to mount magnetic bar, either on a hanger, or onto the cleats themselves. Then spaces can be used for those "catchall" tools, or specifically mounted for a set of wrenches say, without needing a box - which also collects dust. Good job though!
@@ericinlampasas3488 I have a large chip extractor for planer/tablesaw/bandsaw, a dust extractor with ducting system with blastgates for sanders and router table, portable vac for all handheld tools, and a ceiling mounted air filtration system. Anyone with a workshop knows that despite that, you get a lot of dust. You do in a house unless you dust each week - but I don't know many people that dust all their tools on a weekly basis!
@@ericinlampasas3488 BTW: I am not saying this is not a great job. I am just not sure about power tools (which are better in cabinets), and rolls of tape (perhaps better in drawers), etc. I have one of these and put most of my most used tools on there, but not all, and only things I might use on a weekly basis. Eg, i don't put a socket set out, but I do put 5 chisels on it. And so on.
Good point on the dust build up assuming people are putting these in their workshop. I'll be putting this system in my garage just for tool organization.
I am so inspired! I started watching this to get ideas to organize my craft room, but now I want to take on my garage, too!! Thank you for such a straight-forward modular system!!
Ben I have watched quite a few videos on how I want to organize my shop. Yours has to be in the top three, precise, simple, easy to follow, didn't waste time with rhetoric, and above it all FUNCTIONAL, this is exactly what I'm going to do, So cool thanks for sharing
I finished my french cleat tool wall this month and this video was huge inspiration! it feels sooooo nice to have everything grab and go rather than hunting around in drawers/bins/boxes. Thanks dude!
Hi Ben, I’m over 5200 miles away from the LA area and from my home in Las Vegas... specifically my garage/work shop... I watch your great videos and remember so long ago at you age (and younger)/how I loved building “stuff”... I made specific tool holders for many of my tools just like you. I know have gray slot-wall that I use but I would much rather have your set up. Well done! I can’t see my wife and daughter who are in singapore (they’re Americans, wife vice principle of school and daughter has one more year to graduate high school) I can’t get to vegas and stuck in Seoul South Korea or in hotels (pilot with airline) but what I CAN do is watch your great videos to live vicariously through you and your projects... makes me feel like I’m home. Thanks for your work and your technical problems... boy do I remember everyone of mine... just like yours. Wishing you all the best!
Only thing I would change about this is putting the wall-mounted strips onto a plywood board and mount that plywood board to the wall -- this way you can easily relocate the whole assembly once your workshop is more fleshed out and you start to realize you actually would prefer to mount it elsewhere. (at least I know that's how i would feel)
Brilliant good man I watched a lot of you tube videos but no one mentioned the angle of the French strips and you are giving a great detailed description how to make and the dimensions good man thank you
Small tip - take the very corner of the cleats off with whatever you have (plane, sand paper, table saw, router etc). It’ll avoid small debris interfering with the seat, prevent your cleat from getting chipped out over time, and you won’t cut yourselves on the edge :0
Nice! I usually work alone. I use French cleats when I install cabinets in kitchens. Just hang them on the wall and work from there. I order filler strips to make up the 3/4 inch difference between the wall and cabinets. The best part is in old houses once the cleats are on you don't have to worry about finding studs. Up here in Boston there are a lot of old houses!
Recommendations: Put a piece of foam in the bottom if you're dropping freshly sharpened pencils in there so they don't get dull again immediately. Use the weirdly placed plug to your advantage and mount all of your drill battery chargers on a shelf that plugs in there and hides the cord cleanly.
I was telling my wife about the french cleat system I wanted to put in the workshop and she wasn't really on board (she didn't fully understand how the shelves would attach). After she watched your video, she was giving me ideas on things I could hang on the shelves to better organize my workspace that I hadn't thought of. Basically because how well your video was laid out, I had her support. She also saw your other video on the double cleat and suggested I do the same "because I know you'll buy more tools and need a place to store them". I originally started out with a 1/2 wall of cleats and have now expanded to a full wall cleat system, effectively being a full 14' wide x 8' high cleat system. Thanks Ben!
I have seen a few different ways to organize things, but this is by far my favorite that I have seen. I have a very small garage that I am working in, so this would be a perfect addition to the mobile workbench I am making.
Thank you so much for explaining how you cut the 45% angle I've got my strips cut at 5" but need to cut in half at a 45. You are the first person to explain this to a newbie like me.
It is the total lack of safety practices in this video. NEVER EVER cut a board without support (miter gauge for example) like he did at 5:19. Or squeaking his fingers by the blade when he angle cuts his cleats. Just plain stupid and careless.
16, 8' x 4" x 3/4" cleat strips spaced 4" apart. @3:43 A single cleat (presumably ~2 in wide), screwed to a stud, can hold a person's weight so no need to make it any wider. Thanks for sharing the dims!
nice video with smart tips. And you did it the right way: 1st step: toolstorage, 2nd step: project work, unlike me arranging a nice toolstorage after most of the projects were completed only 😁
I noticed you are a fan of Ryobi tools like I am. Something you may want to add to your collection are the Ryobi tool lanyards. They clip into the battery slot and give you a dog clip to hang the tools wherever you want. I use them for my frequently used tools and lights.
As with everyone that made suggestions I would include some clear pvc or acrylic to the items you don't want dust on (tape, paint brushes, batteries, etc) Looks great. Good job! Also consider a hinged bench from the wall with other benches on wheels.
I am glad I found your channel. I was planning on putting a plywood, fastened on a concrete wall, and use nails for hanging tools, which isn't flexible.
Im currently building a workshop and learning about french cleats. I like your ideas. I think im going to use this system but also add 1 to my work bench so i can bring a whole rack to my work station
That’s what I did to my workbench! I hook my small table saw to it or a large roll of paper. You can see it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/koZEFkVkZcY/v-deo.html
I've been looking for a way to organize some tools and thought I would be going the peg board route. Now I know what I'm going to do. I love the idea of being able to move thing around as I get more tools. I also love the idea of making all of my own holders for things.
…plus, peg boards can be a pain. A) you need to maintain a gap between the pegboard and your wall so that hooks and loops can enter and secure through the pegboard holes. B) lots of pegboard hooks and accessory holders pull right out with your tools, dropping on the floor, etc. C) way more limited storage options unless you build them yourself. And then they are a bit harder to engineer so as to be compatible with the peg holes and still be secure. Not crapping all over pegboard systems, I still use them. But I wouldn’t install or expand a NEW one at this point: cleats all the way.
Beautiful organization! That is so satisfying to see the balance and genius functionality of your French Cleet system. I really admire your precision and attention to detail. Your puppy is so freaking cute! Stay safe. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.
@@julianadams5753 Thank you for the correction. I had a question in my head about the spelling when I was writing it out in a hurry. Still, It is a work of art!
Nicely done! As simple as it is, one of my favorite take-always is attaching the pencil sharpener to the pencil holder (with foam at the bottom of the bucket)! My pencil sharpener is currently mounted at the end of a work bench and, while I don’t always use that end of the bench, if I want to, the sharpener is in the way. This puts it right where it needs to be! It’s simple add that will save time and frustration in the long term.
Sonny, You are on top of my list now! Jealous I am but You are up with the very best. Now I will try to get rid of my bucket system and hanging Pegboards cheap stuff!
Excellent idea the French cleat for re-purposing space as your needs evolve. Thanks for reviving the concept in your workspace. You've provided some very practical holder ideas too. Great vid! Thanks.
This is the best cleat wall design and build video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot. Thank you for making this simple and to the point. I’ll definitely be subscribing.
I don't have a shop building, but I've got a third garage bay that I finally get to make into a permanent shop now that the kid is in college. I miss her, but I can permanently setup a shop now, and this French Cleat system is exactly what I need.
Oh man, just what I was looking for in an idea to organize my tools. I can never find anything and wanted an adjustable system. Thanks so much. Beauty is you can make it to individual preference
Would you mind going over your cleat width?Both the wall and tool holder cleats, and the spacing in-between wall cleats? Nice video man thanks in advance 👍
I use the french cleat system as well. This is a little over zealous cart before the horse situation though. I would have installed all my large equipment first because they take up lots of space and have specific locations. Once my shop was laid out I the would have installed my cleats in the most efficient locations. Also, I likely would not have dedicated one entire wall, but rather installed the system where those specific tools most likely be used. Thats just me though. Good work!
Muchas gracias por compartir tu proyecto. He querido hacer el sistema francés para mi taller pero todavía no me terminaba de animar ahora empezare a hacerlo desde ya. Iré a la maderera a comprar algunas cosas que me faltan para la instalación. Muchas gracias saludos
One of the best french cleat videos on UA-cam. I have used the french cleat often but have never placed the wall cleats so close together. Using plywood instead of 1X4s offers many more choices. Love it.
I'm digging the holders for specific things like your nails and sand paper. I'm an OCD freak about that stuff. I'd be buying sizes just to fill the wall lol. Nice job dude!
I am planning to build a French cleat wall for my wife's craft room. She has multiple projects and supplies that need organized. Also, I plan to paint the strips same color as the wall so they blend in.
Such a great custom setup very clean. The little "extras" you did were super awesome. Level Level level.. lol. Only add would be to add a removable thick dowel for your tape row and extend the serrated blade and flip it upside down from end to end so you can run the tape underneath it and pull then cut thus not having to remove any rolls. But what the hell u did awesome already. BTW that freaking dog is insanely cute I appreciate you leaving in the audio of the toy squeaking lol.
I've stumbled across your videos mate I'm from scotland dont know why I ended up here but I'm glad I did, you've done a magnificent job and your attention to detail and work ethic is admirable well in lad keep it up 👍
Fantastic wall organizer! Great way to have tools and accessories at your finger tips. It wood work in a construction trailer as well. Always great to have a built-in wall organizer on the job. Make it exactly to match the one in your shop and you can find what you need blindfolded.
awesome ... im in the middle of putting a peg board in my office ..if this wasn't an apartment .. id totally change it for the French Cleat .. love everything about this and your presentation as well.!!!!
I do sublimation printing/vinyl printing and a number of other thing i have a number of desk top printers computers along with heats presses x3 and so on, they take so much room up but now i see how you've done this i can free up so much space and the functionality of it will save time, along with more work space with comfort of not having to pick thing up move them from one side to the other and the floor space will open up to and its all down to you Ben Tardif thank you.
did mine after watching the C Reeves vid on this. I also added a swinging hanging wall for the hand tools. You can run out of room fast on a cleat wall and more time is spent on making the customised tool hangers than the wall itself, but the ease of rearranging the wall is awesome. good vid.
Im also did a lot of woodworking but having difficulties to keep them on the right place.. this method will solve my problem.. plus im a beekeeper for stingless bee..
This is soo cool. I really need to make something like that for my tape. I stack them up now and, of course, I always need to one that is on the bottom. I did not even realize I have a serious problem with that until I saw your solution. This is the first video I see from you, but now I really need to know what else you will be doing. I guess I can binge watch since there have passed three months since this one. Thanks!
Do you screw the cleats only to the back plywood? Or do you make the screws go over the plywood, the wall, and into the studs? I have a brick wall and it would be easier to just screw them into the plywood (otherwise I'd have to fix a lot of dowels on the wall), but I'm not sure how much weight they'll hold this way.
I don’t know where you are, but I need this in my life and I can’t cut wood at angles to save my life! Ha! This is gorgeous! It can be applied to so many spaces!!
I used a french cleat to mount my old TV on the wall in front of my treadmill. The problem was, because it was old, it weighed something like 70 lbs, so I had to hack together a hoist system to lift it into place. Works great though.
just easy to listen to whilst theres something to see in sped up mode, much better than other channels that's just the person talking too long in front of a camera
"I'll never put an unsharpened pencil away again" Ahhh the idealism of youth, how I miss it. ;D but seriously great project, wonderful space you have there
I made a French cleat sliding shelf for my glue bottle since I glue stuff and work my way down the bench. I was having trouble with it staying on. So I cut some wooden wedges that just wedge in place and it holds the shelf securely while being easy to remove.
Plans for this French Cleat tool wall system are available here: www.thebencompany.com/store/p/ultimate-french-cleat-plans
51 Pages of detail with instructions for 30+ individual holders!
i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?
I stupidly forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!
@Vicente Rex Instablaster =)
@Apollo Eli i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Apollo Eli it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account!
@Vicente Rex Happy to help xD
The first half of the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Love the whole French cleats approach! A couple of ideas (no criticism at all): 1) Add a power strip to one plug by the outlet and build a shelf for battery chargers for the second outlet. 2) retractable extension cord and air hoses would be awesome in that space. 3) anti fatigue mats under that tool wall-eventually something expensive is going to fall. 4) make a disposable glove dispenser 5) mount a bench grinder on the wall or nearby. 6) you could integrate a work surface underneath the wall. Cut plywood the width of the wall and the height of the floor to bottom of the tool wall. Attach with hinges and have foldable legs. Pop it out when you need it & fold it away when you don’t. Idk if I could have done all the smaller assembly on the floor- just a sawhorse/plywood table would have made the work more comfortable. Awesome work. Looking forward to seeing more.
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I made one of these about 6 years ago, and have learned a few things from it. One is that you don't want to have all your tools out in the open, they get covered in dust over time, and it get's caked on over time. I put very often used tools out, but things like drill bits, tape, brads etc, I find better kept in cabinet with a door. Good news is you can put cleats on the back of cabinets and still move them around as your needs change. Another neat thing, is to mount magnetic bar, either on a hanger, or onto the cleats themselves. Then spaces can be used for those "catchall" tools, or specifically mounted for a set of wrenches say, without needing a box - which also collects dust. Good job though!
Maybe you should make a dust collection system using a shop vac?
@@ericinlampasas3488 I have a large chip extractor for planer/tablesaw/bandsaw, a dust extractor with ducting system with blastgates for sanders and router table, portable vac for all handheld tools, and a ceiling mounted air filtration system.
Anyone with a workshop knows that despite that, you get a lot of dust. You do in a house unless you dust each week - but I don't know many people that dust all their tools on a weekly basis!
@@ericinlampasas3488 BTW: I am not saying this is not a great job. I am just not sure about power tools (which are better in cabinets), and rolls of tape (perhaps better in drawers), etc. I have one of these and put most of my most used tools on there, but not all, and only things I might use on a weekly basis. Eg, i don't put a socket set out, but I do put 5 chisels on it. And so on.
Good point on the dust build up assuming people are putting these in their workshop.
I'll be putting this system in my garage just for tool organization.
I agree with your idea, actually we should make the cabinet with the same rack to be easier to make it ready when we do some tasks
finally something semi-original. There are more "mobile workbench" videos than I care to count. Nice work
I am so inspired! I started watching this to get ideas to organize my craft room, but now I want to take on my garage, too!! Thank you for such a straight-forward modular system!!
Ben I have watched quite a few videos on how I want to organize my shop. Yours has to be in the top three, precise, simple, easy to follow, didn't waste time with rhetoric, and above it all FUNCTIONAL, this is exactly what I'm going to do, So cool thanks for sharing
Woodworking videos with animals are so much better than regular ones!
I've watched several 'how to's' on French cleat systems and you are efficient with your time, not over-explaining and boring. Good job.
Hey thanks!
I finished my french cleat tool wall this month and this video was huge inspiration! it feels sooooo nice to have everything grab and go rather than hunting around in drawers/bins/boxes. Thanks dude!
Right on!
Hi Ben, I’m over 5200 miles away from the LA area and from my home in Las Vegas... specifically my garage/work shop... I watch your great videos and remember so long ago at you age (and younger)/how I loved building “stuff”... I made specific tool holders for many of my tools just like you. I know have gray slot-wall that I use but I would much rather have your set up. Well done! I can’t see my wife and daughter who are in singapore (they’re Americans, wife vice principle of school and daughter has one more year to graduate high school) I can’t get to vegas and stuck in Seoul South Korea or in hotels (pilot with airline) but what I CAN do is watch your great videos to live vicariously through you and your projects... makes me feel like I’m home. Thanks for your work and your technical problems... boy do I remember everyone of mine... just like yours. Wishing you all the best!
Probably the best French cleat system I’ve seen
Only thing I would change about this is putting the wall-mounted strips onto a plywood board and mount that plywood board to the wall -- this way you can easily relocate the whole assembly once your workshop is more fleshed out and you start to realize you actually would prefer to mount it elsewhere. (at least I know that's how i would feel)
Good point!
still grate job man :)
Or you could be like me and install and remove everything 10x until you figure out where you want everything , I don’t recommend it, big waste of time
Solid idea
Bro I heard you like cleats? Just put your cleat wall on wall cleats for your cleat storage. EZclap.
Brilliant good man I watched a lot of you tube videos but no one mentioned the angle of the French strips and you are giving a great detailed description how to make and the dimensions good man thank you
Small tip - take the very corner of the cleats off with whatever you have (plane, sand paper, table saw, router etc). It’ll avoid small debris interfering with the seat, prevent your cleat from getting chipped out over time, and you won’t cut yourselves on the edge :0
Nice! I usually work alone. I use French cleats when I install cabinets in kitchens. Just hang them on the wall and work from there. I order filler strips to make up the 3/4 inch difference between the wall and cabinets. The best part is in old houses once the cleats are on you don't have to worry about finding studs. Up here in Boston there are a lot of old houses!
Recommendations:
Put a piece of foam in the bottom if you're dropping freshly sharpened pencils in there so they don't get dull again immediately.
Use the weirdly placed plug to your advantage and mount all of your drill battery chargers on a shelf that plugs in there and hides the cord cleanly.
I also use foams so it doesn't make marks on the bottom
Great tip about placing batteries close to plugs. Would also be good idea to incorporate chargers into the box for these.
I was telling my wife about the french cleat system I wanted to put in the workshop and she wasn't really on board (she didn't fully understand how the shelves would attach). After she watched your video, she was giving me ideas on things I could hang on the shelves to better organize my workspace that I hadn't thought of. Basically because how well your video was laid out, I had her support. She also saw your other video on the double cleat and suggested I do the same "because I know you'll buy more tools and need a place to store them". I originally started out with a 1/2 wall of cleats and have now expanded to a full wall cleat system, effectively being a full 14' wide x 8' high cleat system. Thanks Ben!
That’s so cool! French cleats for the win!
Most wives are not on board with you laying out French cleat. You are daring to even think about doing double French cleat with her around.
@@mastershredder2002 Why not??? _My_ wife even had me put up some for her workspace. :)
I have seen a few different ways to organize things, but this is by far my favorite that I have seen. I have a very small garage that I am working in, so this would be a perfect addition to the mobile workbench I am making.
That’s great! Go for it!
BEST organization setup (and video) I have ever seen! Many thanks!
Thank you so much for explaining how you cut the 45% angle I've got my strips cut at 5" but need to cut in half at a 45. You are the first person to explain this to a newbie like me.
who in the heck are the 60 people that disliked this video?!? its a freaking awesome storage solution.
60 miserable people I assume
It is the total lack of safety practices in this video. NEVER EVER cut a board without support (miter gauge for example) like he did at 5:19. Or squeaking his fingers by the blade when he angle cuts his cleats. Just plain stupid and careless.
Sir,, You organized your tools more than my life,, Well done
At 5:19, I was legit scared for you. lol Thankful for creative people like you to get ideas from. Thanks for sharing!
master of ergonomic productivity, may your ways spread far
Never heard of French Cleat until I found this channel.
16, 8' x 4" x 3/4" cleat strips spaced 4" apart. @3:43 A single cleat (presumably ~2 in wide), screwed to a stud, can hold a person's weight so no need to make it any wider.
Thanks for sharing the dims!
nice video with smart tips. And you did it the right way: 1st step: toolstorage, 2nd step: project work, unlike me arranging a nice toolstorage after most of the projects were completed only 😁
Hi Ben:
I like how you hung off the wood to show its capacity. I am trying my first workbench/carpentry project. This video is useful:)
Thanks,
Rick
Thank for you video …. I have now installed my first French cleats……I made a few mistake but I loved the process
Great video, i'm gonna try building these after i finish my garage. Loved the dog parts a well, had to show my wife who loved it as well.
Thank you. Clear, direct and do-able for quick, efficient and useable result. Great vid.
I noticed you are a fan of Ryobi tools like I am. Something you may want to add to your collection are the Ryobi tool lanyards. They clip into the battery slot and give you a dog clip to hang the tools wherever you want. I use them for my frequently used tools and lights.
As with everyone that made suggestions I would include some clear pvc or acrylic to the items you don't want dust on (tape, paint brushes, batteries, etc)
Looks great. Good job!
Also consider a hinged bench from the wall with other benches on wheels.
I am glad I found your channel. I was planning on putting a plywood, fastened on a concrete wall, and use nails for hanging tools, which isn't flexible.
Also, are you using ordinary or marine plywood?
Im currently building a workshop and learning about french cleats. I like your ideas. I think im going to use this system but also add 1 to my work bench so i can bring a whole rack to my work station
That’s what I did to my workbench! I hook my small table saw to it or a large roll of paper. You can see it in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/koZEFkVkZcY/v-deo.html
I've been looking for a way to organize some tools and thought I would be going the peg board route. Now I know what I'm going to do. I love the idea of being able to move thing around as I get more tools. I also love the idea of making all of my own holders for things.
…plus, peg boards can be a pain. A) you need to maintain a gap between the pegboard and your wall so that hooks and loops can enter and secure through the pegboard holes. B) lots of pegboard hooks and accessory holders pull right out with your tools, dropping on the floor, etc. C) way more limited storage options unless you build them yourself. And then they are a bit harder to engineer so as to be compatible with the peg holes and still be secure.
Not crapping all over pegboard systems, I still use them. But I wouldn’t install or expand a NEW one at this point: cleats all the way.
This is the best organizer video ive seen so far 👌👌
Perfect idea for tools that are topsy turvy. Well done.
Beautiful organization! That is so satisfying to see the balance and genius functionality of your French Cleet system. I really admire your precision and attention to detail. Your puppy is so freaking cute! Stay safe. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.
No big deal, but it's "French cleat."
@@julianadams5753 Thank you for the correction. I had a question in my head about the spelling when I was writing it out in a hurry. Still, It is a work of art!
Nicely done! As simple as it is, one of my favorite take-always is attaching the pencil sharpener to the pencil holder (with foam at the bottom of the bucket)! My pencil sharpener is currently mounted at the end of a work bench and, while I don’t always use that end of the bench, if I want to, the sharpener is in the way. This puts it right where it needs to be! It’s simple add that will save time and frustration in the long term.
Sonny, You are on top of my list now! Jealous I am but You are up with the very best. Now I will try to get rid of my bucket system and hanging Pegboards cheap stuff!
Excellent idea the French cleat for re-purposing space as your needs evolve. Thanks for reviving the concept in your workspace. You've provided some very practical holder ideas too. Great vid! Thanks.
I just had a man moment of bliss watching this video. Well done dude.
I never get bored from this video,
like if you watch it again.
good job!
This is the best cleat wall design and build video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot. Thank you for making this simple and to the point. I’ll definitely be subscribing.
I don't have a shop building, but I've got a third garage bay that I finally get to make into a permanent shop now that the kid is in college. I miss her, but I can permanently setup a shop now, and this French Cleat system is exactly what I need.
Im a sucker for my girls, theyre in my videos currently but i worry what ill do once they grow up! Sending Love from one parent to another!
Oh man, just what I was looking for in an idea to organize my tools. I can never find anything and wanted an adjustable system. Thanks so much. Beauty is you can make it to individual preference
I've never thought of this, afforable for everybody aswell.
I have 330x160cm space to make my workshop. Your method seems to be revolutionary for me and my needs. Thanks a lot
Would you mind going over your cleat width?Both the wall and tool holder cleats, and the spacing in-between wall cleats? Nice video man thanks in advance 👍
Awesome job and video! I haven't had my OCD stroked so hard since I used a label maker
Too funny 🤣
And glue gun
I use the french cleat system as well. This is a little over zealous cart before the horse situation though. I would have installed all my large equipment first because they take up lots of space and have specific locations. Once my shop was laid out I the would have installed my cleats in the most efficient locations. Also, I likely would not have dedicated one entire wall, but rather installed the system where those specific tools most likely be used. Thats just me though. Good work!
REALLY HELPFUL IDEA
Muchas gracias por compartir tu proyecto. He querido hacer el sistema francés para mi taller pero todavía no me terminaba de animar ahora empezare a hacerlo desde ya. Iré a la maderera a comprar algunas cosas que me faltan para la instalación. Muchas gracias saludos
One of the best french cleat videos on UA-cam. I have used the french cleat often but have never placed the wall cleats so close together. Using plywood instead of 1X4s offers many more choices. Love it.
I always cut a flat on top of the point of the French Cleat so it's not so sharp. Nice work on this video!
I loved to see the 'techincal difuculties' it relaxes me im not alone 🎃
I'm digging the holders for specific things like your nails and sand paper. I'm an OCD freak about that stuff. I'd be buying sizes just to fill the wall lol. Nice job dude!
This is so fantastic! I think it would work great for a sewing room, as well! Thank you for sharing!
My thoughts exactly! I’m redoing my sewing room this next month. I have a pegboard but it just doesn’t cut it for all my items for sewing.
I am planning to build a French cleat wall for my wife's craft room. She has multiple projects and supplies that need organized. Also, I plan to paint the strips same color as the wall so they blend in.
Outstanding young man 👍 from all the way across the pond 🏴
Such a great custom setup very clean. The little "extras" you did were super awesome. Level Level level.. lol. Only add would be to add a removable thick dowel for your tape row and extend the serrated blade and flip it upside down from end to end so you can run the tape underneath it and pull then cut thus not having to remove any rolls. But what the hell u did awesome already. BTW that freaking dog is insanely cute I appreciate you leaving in the audio of the toy squeaking lol.
Very nice! I would put handles on the side of your multitool box so you can easily grab it and place the whole box where you are working..
I've stumbled across your videos mate I'm from scotland dont know why I ended up here but I'm glad I did, you've done a magnificent job and your attention to detail and work ethic is admirable well in lad keep it up 👍
Ryobi fan here: your shop is awesome.
Fantastic wall organizer! Great way to have tools and accessories at your finger tips. It wood work in a construction trailer as well. Always great to have a built-in wall organizer on the job. Make it exactly to match the one in your shop and you can find what you need blindfolded.
You are hugely creative. This video gives me ideas for workshop.
awesome ... im in the middle of putting a peg board in my office ..if this wasn't an apartment .. id totally change it for the French Cleat .. love everything about this and your presentation as well.!!!!
I have nothing but respect for you bro😍good god you just opened new doors for me.
Any ideas on something on a lower scale like for a small apartment dorm or a craft French cleat Wall instead of tools?.. Im just SO impressed!!
I do sublimation printing/vinyl printing and a number of other thing i have a number of desk top printers computers along with heats presses x3 and so on, they take so much room up but now i see how you've done this i can free up so much space and the functionality of it will save time, along with more work space with comfort of not having to pick thing up move them from one side to the other and the floor space will open up to and its all down to you Ben Tardif thank you.
Nice work brother !
I took alot of inspo from this video and made a version of my own, not as good looking but definitely replicating the cleanliness!
Perfect timing, I just finished rewatching the mini golf marble machine build and I wanted to watch more of your videos
Another good way of using that outlet is to mount your battery chargers near and plug them
Vinny Marin I bet you could hide the plugs and extension cord in a box with 1 chord coming out to the outlet and all the chargers on top. Good idea
did mine after watching the C Reeves vid on this. I also added a swinging hanging wall for the hand tools. You can run out of room fast on a cleat wall and more time is spent on making the customised tool hangers than the wall itself, but the ease of rearranging the wall is awesome. good vid.
Im also did a lot of woodworking but having difficulties to keep them on the right place.. this method will solve my problem.. plus im a beekeeper for stingless bee..
Great use of space. Are you gonna have a pegboard wall above your workbench?? I'd like to see that incorporated with your french cleat system.
awesome, that was exactly what i needed to see, its simple, super functional and great for small spaces, bravo!
This is amazing, the best garage org video I’ve seen, tysm
Love the wall of tools. One tip.... route or sand all the edges of your system. It takes a little time, but you will be glad you did.
Great job...I like how u made and organized all your cleats..especially the sketch pad/pencil sharpener
Awesome bro! Nice editing work as well. Just catching wind of these French cleats. Dig em. Sick setup kid 🤙
There are some very handy tool holder ideas you have shared. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺
I like this. Just bought a house with a small two car garage. I think i'll be implementing this in the next few weeks.
Wow! I plan on building in my workshop something like this now
That's really cool! I've never heard of a french cleat, wall but that's a really neat idea
This is soo cool. I really need to make something like that for my tape. I stack them up now and, of course, I always need to one that is on the bottom. I did not even realize I have a serious problem with that until I saw your solution. This is the first video I see from you, but now I really need to know what else you will be doing. I guess I can binge watch since there have passed three months since this one. Thanks!
Do you screw the cleats only to the back plywood? Or do you make the screws go over the plywood, the wall, and into the studs? I have a brick wall and it would be easier to just screw them into the plywood (otherwise I'd have to fix a lot of dowels on the wall), but I'm not sure how much weight they'll hold this way.
I don’t know where you are, but I need this in my life and I can’t cut wood at angles to save my life! Ha! This is gorgeous! It can be applied to so many spaces!!
I used a french cleat to mount my old TV on the wall in front of my treadmill. The problem was, because it was old, it weighed something like 70 lbs, so I had to hack together a hoist system to lift it into place. Works great though.
i did the same thing with a flatscreen in my room haha
mounted my projector screen to the wall with this i thought i was a genius for coming up with the idea.... before i knew it had a name.
Bro!!! This is outstanding! Job well done
brilliant design for tool wall
this video give me.. really much ideas.. to make my home organize.. thanks bro.. Hello from Malaysia
just easy to listen to whilst theres something to see in sped up mode, much better than other channels that's just the person talking too long in front of a camera
"I'll never put an unsharpened pencil away again"
Ahhh the idealism of youth, how I miss it.
;D but seriously great project, wonderful space you have there
Ah, remember when we had hope? XD
That’s funny and true.
that phase of adulthood when you buy so many tools you need to buy a few more tools for your tool storage project
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Absolutely fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clever Lad 😊
Excellent project and great video too! I think I'll check out your channel.
I made a French cleat sliding shelf for my glue bottle since I glue stuff and work my way down the bench. I was having trouble with it staying on. So I cut some wooden wedges that just wedge in place and it holds the shelf securely while being easy to remove.